Kalpnik supports VR headsets and smartphones and works closely with several manufacturers. The startup was so far functioning in stealth mode for a year and will soon roll out its application for Android and iOS platforms.

The startup will use the investment to develop content for temples and gurus and onboard the same on its platform, making them accessible to their tech-savvy followers, both in India and overseas. As per sources, Kalpnik is also in advanced stages of discussions with a few state governments to provide its services.

Venture Catalysts enables mentoring and seed funding opportunities through angel investments and supports services for the startup community. It is currently operational in seven cities across India. This includes top metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, as well as tier-2 like cities Lucknow, Raipur, and Surat. Venture Catalysts is also an incubator. It invests $250K – $1 million in early-stage startups.